For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms are defined:

A. “Animals” means cattle, horses, mules, asses, swine, sheep and goats.

B. “At large” means off the premises of the owner or custodian of the animal and not under the immediate control of the owner or custodian.

C. “Lawful fence” means a fence as defined in section 142-61 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. (Prior code § 22-17.1)

All animals shall be confined within lawful fences and with gates properly secured, except in areas where the law does not require lawful fences. (Prior code § 22-17.3)

No person owning or having in his custody animals shall permit the same to go at large, knowingly or negligently, to the injury or annoyance of others, nor shall such animals be permitted at large upon the streets or other public ways of the county. Such action is declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to the public health and safety. (Prior code § 22-17.2)

In the event any person owning or having in his custody animals shall permit the same to go at large, and in the event the premises of such owner or custodian lacks a lawful fence, or a lawful fence in good repair, it shall be prima facie evidence that such owner or custodian knowingly or negligently permitted such animals to go at large. (Prior code § 22-17.4)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. (Prior code § 22-17.5)

The animal control officers as defined in chapter 6.04 are designated to enforce this chapter. (Ord. 1482 § 3, 1985)